2016/01/29

The Future of Europe, ISS 2020 Vision, and The Genetic Revolution of the Future

The Future of Europe, ISS 2020 Vision, and The Genetic Revolution of the Future

// JANUARY 2016

GLOBAL SCANNING NETWORK

Disruption as an Innovation Paradigm

When the film industry first produced motion pictures with sound in the mid- to late 1920s it created an outcry among the proponents of silent film. Cultural critics said these talkies were the “death of the international language,” the death of silent film. And musicians that traditionally accompanied silent films with their music were afraid to be put out of business. Talkies were regarded as culturally and economically harmful.

Almost a hundred years later it is no longer one force at a time that changes industries. Our world today is transforming at a more accelerating pace. Nearly every organisation can tell its own story about how it had to change as a result of disruptive forces. But unlike in the past, disruption is not perceived as a threat to established structures anymore. Instead, businesses and public sector organisations seek creative ways to utilise it—to boost organisational agility and remain competitive in an increasingly complex business environment characterised by blindspots and industry convergence. // Read more

The Future of Europe

For many centuries, Europe was the dominant continent in the world, economically, culturally and politically. However, Europe currently faces a number of challenges with long shadows. These include the repercussions of the financial crisis, but also great demographic changes, and a growing number of refugees and migrants. This members’ report examines 5 central and comprehensive themes that will characterise Europe towards 2030 and present a vision of what Europe could look like in the future.// Read more

SCENARIO MAGAZINE

The Genetic Revolution of the Future

When the Human Genome Project announced in 2000 that the human genome had been successfully charted, it raised enormous expectations for a revolution in health. There was faith in a clear connection between specific genes and specific disorders, and it was thought that in the future, it would be possible to take much more precise action and correct the individual errors. However, it turned out that human biology wasn’t that simple. // Read more

LIVE INSPIRATION

Genomics of the Future – The 360° Perspective

Genomics of the Future – The 360° Perspective, is an upcoming conference arranged by CIFS. The focus of the event is to evaluate the possibilities surrounding applied genetics in healthcare by gathering together a diverse set of stakeholders and enablers and assess the technologies, commercial opportunities, legal aspects, ethical challenges, and the individual influence within a futures framework. // Read more / Register

CONSULTING

The Future of Outsourcing

In close collaboration with CIFS, ISS has released their newest white book as part of the ISS 2020 Vision series. ISS 2020 Vision: The Future of Outsourcing and Perspectives for Facility Management is the fourth book in the series and provides tangible solutions to the changing outsourcing environment in the future. The white book presents the results based on a global survey conducted in collaboration with CoreNet Global combined with a number of in-depth interviews with international outsourcing experts.

What are the key insights from the new white book?

“Our research shows that the nature of outsourcing is undergoing a profound change. From strong focus on cost reduction towards supporting strategic objectives and pursuing advantages in terms of innovation, growth, brand protection, risk mitigation, access to talent and increased change.” Peter Ankerstjerne, Head of Group Marketing, ISS A/S.

The white book concludes that new collaboration models are emerging, which will open up new opportunities for outsourcing suppliers and customers alike. New outsourcing tendencies point towards a shift of strategy: Outsourcing is no longer merely a cost exercise, but a strategic element creating increased innovation power based on transparency and trust. // Read more

LIVE INSPIRATION

Speaker: Lasse Jonasson

Lasse has solid experience from the financial industry and FinTech area, working with risk management within technology applications and strategic decision-making for companies such as ATP, Credit Agricole. Recently, he has taken the leap from a position as Vice President Risk Management for NETS to Senior Advisor and Futurist at CIFS. He is one of our newest speakers and this is his take on the future:

“Thinking about the future, we often have a tendency to overestimate the threats and spend too little time on opportunities for shaping the future ourselves. I believe, this is true for many companies as well and that’s a shame. This is where futures studies comes in handy as a unique tool for risk management and organisational development”Lasse brings with him extensive knowledge about economic growth and technological developments and special interests in acceleration, organisational resilience, the future of business, behavioral economics and disruption.// Read more

Presentation: Doing Nothing is Not an Option

Paralysis of action is a common reaction in an age of turbulence and economic uncertainty. However, uncertain times also offer great opportunities for development and growth. This pep talk is a tribute to progress, development and initiative with a basis in the futurist’s eye for the opportunities the future holds – in the short, medium and long terms.// 40 Talks About the Future

Upcoming Events

Members Report 1/2016: Don't Panic! Resilience in the 21st Century

Driven by megatrends, the challenges facing our society, organisations, and people are increasing. Resilience is an important tool and mindset for communities, organisations and individuals, as it helps us learn to live with and drive change. The Institute’s latest Members’ Report, Don’t Panic! Resilience in the 21st Century argues that by adopting a resilient mindset and applying practical tools and methodologies, communities, organisations and individuals can mitigate risks, innovate, and seize opportunities as they emerge.

Michel Saloff-Coste has been passionate about technological, economic and social stakes in going from the industrial society to the information society for 20 years now. He works at the crossroads of management, strategy and communication into the future evolution of humanity.

He is devoted to better understanding of the major transformation vectors that metamorphosize our civilization.

How can individuals, companies, countries and the planet join together in a viable, harmonious future?

How can we build learning organizations and implement knowledge management?

Michel Saloff-Coste led monthly meetings at the assessment and future evolution center of the French Ministry of Research and Technology, and was consultant and research director for the Bossard Consulting Group which is now Cap Gemini Arthur Andersen Consulting.

He is currently President of MSC ET ASSOCIES, a research and consulting firm specialized in Management, Strategy and Communication :

In this framework, he advises numerous management teams of international companies.

He is initiator and board member of the capital risk company New Cap Invest.

He is teaching at the Centre de Recherches et d'Etude des Chefs d'Entreprises (CRC) of HEC, a research and development center for company managers;

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Le management systémique de la complexité (literally : The Systemic Complexity Management) published by Aditech Ministère de la Recherche, 1990, reprinted under the title Le management du troisième millénaire (literally : Management of the Third Millenium), published by Guy Trédaniel in 1991 and reprinted 1999 .

Les horizons du futur published by Guy Trédaniel in 2001.

"My objective is to make a wide number of people aware of the major societal transformations that we are going to live through so that everyone can get prepared and seize all possible opportunities by positively participating in building the future civilization".

LINES OF INTERVENTION

What are the major tendencies that transform development of our civilization at planetary level?

What changes are needed in companies in terms of cultural, management, system and structure?

How is your line of business going to change in the context of the information society?